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Task: What is capital punishment?


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Capital punishment is the act of executing someone as punishment for a crime. It is the most severe form of criminal punishment, and it is currently allowed in over 58 countries worldwide. Capital punishment has been used for centuries as a way of punishing serious offenses such as murder, treason, and war crimes. However, its use has been increasingly controversial and in some countries, such as the United States, certain states have abolished it.